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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.48, 804.24 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.48, 804.24 and 363.20 is: 544.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.48 : 804.24 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.48/804.24 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.48x = 804.24 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.48x = 292,099.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,099.97/536.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.48

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